BarkPass

To all the Parks & Rec leaders, staff, and maintenance crews:
Thank you for everything you do. An entire industry of people dedicated to community health, wellness and play. We all benefit from you.

In 2019, the community in Waukee, IA came together to build their first dog park. Neighbors were excited, dogs were wagging, and the local spirit was high. But behind the scenes, complex registration processes were creating a barrier between residents and their new community space. That's when Josh Larson & Bri Larson stepped in to offer their technical talent and BarkPass was born.

To all the Parks & Rec professionals who dedicate their lives to creating spaces where neighbors become friends: Thank you for building the common good.

Municipal pet licensing is evolving. The City of Johnston joins a growing number of Iowa communities choosing BarkPass to improve compliance and reduce administrative burden. Founded in Iowa and trusted throughout the Hawkeye State.
👉 Learn more or book a risk-free evaluation: www.barkpass.com

Join author and dog park expert Beth Miller on our upcoming webinar: "The Learn as you Go" Liability. Learn more about Beth and register here:

Webinars | BarkPass Beth is the nation's leading expert on dog-friendly communities and what it actually takes to make that promise mean something.

For too long, cities have accepted dog parks are a drain on general funds and a magnet for administrative headaches.
We have proof that there’s a better way.
Here's a real-time snapshot from one of our municipal dog park clients' dashboard and the data proves that a permitted dog park model works beautifully when powered by the right technology:

BarkPass & AnimalsFirst are bringing animal shelters, city halls, and parks departments together for the first time!
Shelter Software + Pet Licensing + Dog Park Management
=Unified Technology Solution
Message Steve Zeidman to see it in action.

Local governments don't think of pet services as a solution to civic division. Maybe they should. Our compassion for pets transcends our divides. On the "Live the Width of your Life" podcast, Steve Zeidman and Aneta Ardelian Kuzma discuss how modernizing pet services can strengthen communities and fund animal services. https://www.barkpass.com/post/how-modernizing-pet-services-heals-civic-divide

Headed to Austin to hang with our tribe and enjoy some Texas BBQ.

Imagine if a city opened a golf course with no registrations, no memberships, and no idea who was using it. Sounds unlikely, right?

Yet many dog parks, some of the busiest spaces in communities, still operate that way.

🐕 More visitors
🐕 More wear and tear
🐕 More safety concerns
🐕 Less oversight

Dog parks have changed. Maybe the way we manage them should too.

We explored this idea in our latest article: The Dog Park Paradox. Check it out below 👇
https://www.barkpass.com/post/the-golf-course-paradox-why-cities-manage-fairways-but-neglect-dog-parks

Do you think dog parks should stay open access or move toward managed access models?

The Golf Course Paradox: Why Cities Manage Fairways But Neglect Dog Parks The Golf Course Paradox: Why Cities Manage Fairways But Neglect Dog Parks

"Enter at Your Own Risk" signs are a municipal staple. They are also a lawsuit magnet. When an incident happens at a community dog park, a rusted metal sign on a fence does not protect your city's general fund. Why? Because courts look for an operational audit trail, not a disclaimer. Learn more:

The Post-Incident Audit Trail: Why "Enter at Your Own Risk" Signs Won't Protect Your City Modernize Dog Park Incident Management & Protect Your Investment